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riscossa

/riˈskɔs.sa/noun · feminineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,117

Meaning

fightback, comeback, rally

  • rebound, recovery, or vigorous counterattack against defeat or adversity

In a sentence

Nel secondo tempo la squadra ha iniziato la riscossa e ha vinto.

In the second half the team launched their comeback and won.

I lavoratori hanno guidato la riscossa per difendere i propri diritti.

The workers led the fightback to defend their rights.

Dopo mesi di crisi economica, molti sperano in una rapida riscossa.

After months of economic crisis, many hope for a quick recovery.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
riscossafeminine · singular
riscossefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in political, military, or sports contexts for a turnaround.

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